"Working abroad? You can have confidence in my ability to handle the complexities of working overseas. Know that I am available to answer your questions, even if you live in another state, another time zone or another country."

--Scot Smith

"Is Payroll giving you a headache? I am here to take the confusion out of payroll and make it simple for you."

--Melissa King

"Do you need to know what your business is worth? As a CVA I handle everything from estates to divorce to mergers and acquisitions. Count on me for prompt and professional service."

--Heather Graham

"Too time-consuming to make a trip into our office for help? I can save you time and money by using technology to remotely fix problems or just answer questions."

--Jennifer Wentworth

"Business valuation and litigation support are serious business. I take the time to put myself in your shoes and understand your needs. The best outcome is achieved when your business valuation expert truly understands your situation." --Paul Murray

"Want more than just tax preparation? I have always told prospective clients that most anyone can provide accounting and tax services from a compliance perspective. Good CPAs provide tax saving strategies and other business insights to increase profitability." --Gene Smith

"Does your business need financial direction? I will help you understand your financial reports and set reasonable expectations, both of which are key to making sound business decisions."

--Keith Frame

"Getting stuck in QuickBooks? I can get you unstuck, and help you learn the software to run your business more effectively."

--Tina Powell

"Tax season got you stressed? I am here to help get you through tax packets and documents, so you can walk away with the weight off of your shoulders."

--Shirley Faber

"New to accounting or not sure what questions to ask? I understand those anxieties and am happy to answer your questions and put your concerns to rest."

--Anna Philbert

"Perplexed by tax documents? I am here to answer questions and help you understand the forms, packets of information and required payments our CPAs calculate for you."

President Trump Declares Disaster Declaration for Mid-Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s request for disaster declaration was approved by President Trump on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Four counties, Bay, Gladwin, Isabella and Midland, have been included in the declaration. The declaration is aimed at providing relief via individual assistance and hazard mitigation assistance for local governments. The

We at Robert F. Murray & Co. understand the pain and frustration of tax ID theft here in the Mid-Michigan area. We urge everyone to take the necessary steps to mitigate potential risk. However, should you find that you have been a victim of tax ID theft, our experienced CPAs and tax experts can help

On December 18, 2015 the Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act of 2015 was signed into law impacting most individuals and businesses. The Act extends many favorable tax benefits and makes many others permanent. Some of the key provisions in the bill are highlighted in this letter. Permanently extends the $500,000 and $2 million limits

November 2015 Dear Client & Friends As the end of the year approaches, it is a good time to think of planning moves that will help lower your tax bill for this year and possibly the next. Factors that compound the challenge include turbulence in the stock market, overall economic uncertainty, and Congress’s failure to

QUESTION: This is not a question that an accountant asked me, but a fellow traveler on my vacation. He was using a tax preparation service and wasn’t happy and felt he could do just as well by doing his own tax return. I told him there were many benefits to using a tax professional like a

Written by: Gene G. Smith, CPA With the availability of tax preparation software there are many Americans who are preparing their own tax return. According to one source I found in an internet search 33% of Americans file their own return, 56% have a professional prepare their return, and the other 11% were not sure.

The Social Security Administration has announced that the wage base for computing the Social Security tax (OASDI) in 2014 increases to $117,000 from $113,700, which was the wage base for 2013. The $3,300 increase, which is about 2.9%, is due to an increase in average total wages.

Written by: Michael Riley, CPA On August 29th, the IRS issued guidance stating that same-sex couples married in jurisdictions that recognize same-sex marriage will be treated as married for federal tax purposes—regardless of where they reside. The IRS ruling goes a step further than the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Windsor, which requires

Written by: Annette Clark, CPA Do you use a Flexible Spending Account? If so have you reviewed your year to date spending compared to your annual deferral? Plan now to use up those deferred funds so that you don’t lose them. Maybe you have already incurred the costs and you just need to submit the

Written by: Paul B. Murray, CPA/ABV, CFF With the Baby Boomers approaching retirement age we are often asked when should I start drawing my social security benefits? With most choices in life today this is not a simple question. There are a few overriding, non-financial factors that you should consider first:

"Working abroad? You can have confidence in my ability to handle the complexities of working overseas. Know that I am available to answer your questions, even if you live in another state, another time zone or another country."

--Scot Smith

"Is Payroll giving you a headache? I am here to take the confusion out of payroll and make it simple for you."

--Melissa King

"Do you need to know what your business is worth? As a CVA I handle everything from estates to divorce to mergers and acquisitions. Count on me for prompt and professional service."

--Heather Graham

"Too time-consuming to make a trip into our office for help? I can save you time and money by using technology to remotely fix problems or just answer questions."

--Jennifer Wentworth

"Business valuation and litigation support are serious business. I take the time to put myself in your shoes and understand your needs. The best outcome is achieved when your business valuation expert truly understands your situation." --Paul Murray

"Want more than just tax preparation? I have always told prospective clients that most anyone can provide accounting and tax services from a compliance perspective. Good CPAs provide tax saving strategies and other business insights to increase profitability." --Gene Smith

"Does your business need financial direction? I will help you understand your financial reports and set reasonable expectations, both of which are key to making sound business decisions."

--Keith Frame

"Getting stuck in QuickBooks? I can get you unstuck, and help you learn the software to run your business more effectively."

--Tina Powell

"Tax season got you stressed? I am here to help get you through tax packets and documents, so you can walk away with the weight off of your shoulders."

--Shirley Faber

"New to accounting or not sure what questions to ask? I understand those anxieties and am happy to answer your questions and put your concerns to rest."

--Anna Philbert

"Perplexed by tax documents? I am here to answer questions and help you understand the forms, packets of information and required payments our CPAs calculate for you."